Chap: 1

Introduction: Materials Management

f.Q. Write short note- Interface of materials management with other functions.
[May 2003] [05]

m.Q. Write short note- Integrated approach. [Dec 2003] [05]

m.Q. “Materials Management aims at managing the Materials Cycle efficiently.” –

Discuss.
[May 2005] [15]

e..Q. Write short note- Evolution of materials management. [May 2005] [05]

e..Q. Explain evolution of materials management to Logistics & Supply Chain

Management. [Dec 2005] [15]

2.Q. Explain how globalization and competition has increased the importance of
Materials Management. [May 2006] [14]

m.. Discuss the differences in traditional Materials Management and Supply Chain
Management. [May 2007] [14]

f.. Explain fully the interface and interdependence of Materials Management function
with Production function. [Dec 2007] [14]

e.Q. Explain in details how Materials Management concept has evolved from traditional
purchasing function to integrated MM and resent concept of Supply Chain Management.
[May 2008] [14]

m.Q. Write short note- fourth party logistics. [May2009] [07]

f.Q. Elucidate the interface of Materials and Logistics Management with IT, marketing
and finance function in manufacturing organization. [Dec 2009] [14]

I.Q. Explain all the functions and responsibilities of Materials Manager from forecasting
to disposal of scarp. Highlight the principles followed. [Dec 2006] [14]
I.Q. Define Materials and Logistics Management and elaborate its scope and objectives.
[May 2003] [15]

I.Q. Define Materials Management and state its objectives. What do you mean by
integrated approach of materials management? [May 2004] [15]

I.Q. Define scope & importance of Materials Management. How does it help increase the
profitability of an organization? [Dec 2005] [15] [Dec 2008] [14]

I.Q. “Importance and scope of materials management function has increased with
globalization and competition.” Discuss the statement in context of Indian manufacturing
organization. [May 2009] [14]